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02-21-2010, 01:44 PM
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Micro ATX build
I need help for components for a micro ATX build. The person I am building this for wants the following
1. Small tower case (smaller is beter) 2. Windows 7, mainly a work computer 3. Nephews like to game, but not a gaming build 4. Wants to watch movies on it She has Windows 7 already, so no OS is needed. She wants to keep it around $450. Thanks for any suggestions
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02-21-2010, 02:15 PM
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What types of games do they play?
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02-21-2010, 02:23 PM
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This hinges on just how strong a video card you need. How old are the nephews, and what kind of games do they play?
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02-21-2010, 02:42 PM
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The kids are 4-10, she just wants the system to handle games they would play. She has no idea about the exact games they play. I don't think it would be too graphic intensive.
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02-21-2010, 03:04 PM
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I'm thinking an LGA 775 build to start. The socket 775 is going to be easier to fit your budget and depending on the size of the case it could be hard to get a video card into it. Especially since you were asking for the smallest case possible.
If I had to take a guess you would be alright with just the onboard video, but since Win7 is going to be installed you may just want lower-end video card to help Win7 run smoother... |
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02-21-2010, 04:45 PM
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IN WIN EM013 Black MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811108184 ASUS P5KPL-CM LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131288 Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7500 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115056 G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBNT - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231207 SAPPHIRE 100252HDMI Radeon HD 4550 512MB 64-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Low Profile Ready ... - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102819 Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073 LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136167 |
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02-21-2010, 05:38 PM
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Thanks GLC!
That is perfect. I was unsure about a case with a power supply, but I am pretty sure that unit is rock solid if you recommend it 
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02-21-2010, 06:22 PM
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It's a good power supply, but note it's only 350 watts. That is a big limiting factor in how strong a video card you can install. The 4550 is good with a 300, anything stronger from ATI needs a 400.
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